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Inform Local Education Policy in Texas

January 08, 2025 by EdTrust-Texas

Teacher Preparation and House Bill 8: Unlocking Community College Funding to Support Aspiring Educators

files November 15, 2024 by EdTrust-Texas

Texas education advocates and policymakers are seeking innovative solutions to address the state’s alarming reliance on uncertified teachers.

We Owe It to Our Kids to Support the Houston ISD Bond Measures

newspaper November 01, 2024 by Judith Cruz

Voters can improve Houston school facilities and student health and safety by voting for Propositions A and B.

Authentic Student Voices: Texas Community College Student Advisory Council Members Attend 2024 CCATT Conference

article-cropped September 24, 2024 by EdTrust-Texas

Texas Community College Student Advisory Council members recently attended the CCATT Conference, where they raised concerns about the need for more student supports & smoother credit transfer policies, & proposed solutions to these & other pressing issues impacting community college students.

Houston Takes Steps to Make Sure Students Are Ready for College or Careers

article-cropped September 17, 2024 by Judith Cruz

Houston ISDs college- and career-readiness goal will ensure that students not only graduate but do so with meaningful credentials in hand or advanced courses under their belt that show they are ready for college coursework or a career.

Underperforming Schools in Texas and the Lack of A-F School Ratings

article-cropped August 27, 2024 by Judith Cruz

Texas now faces the possibility of a fifth consecutive year without issuing consequential school ratings.

Toward Comprehensive Higher Education in Texas Prisons

article-cropped June 25, 2024 by Alexa Garza

EdTrust-Texas policy analyst Alexa Garza explores access to higher education within Texas prisons.

Higher Education in Texas Prisons

files June 25, 2024 by Alexa Garza

This brief looks at Higher Education in Prison (HEP) in Texas as it relates to programs provided inside the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).

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